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Friday, 2 October 2015

U.S State Department Press Statement: Terrorist Attack in the West Bank

Press Statement

John KirbyDepartment Spokesperson

Washington, DC

October 1, 2015

The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place late Thursday evening in the West Bank. The shooting resulted in the death of an Israeli couple who were driving with their young children. We extend our condolences to the victims’ family. We urge all sides to maintain calm, avoid escalating tensions in the wake of this tragedy, and work together to bring the perpetrators to justice.